Cheer Me On

We're reaching the finish line of February, Mighty fam. Let's check in and reflect on our mood tracking experience this month. 🙂

What were some trends or patterns you saw come up? Have you learned anything new, reassuring, or interesting about yourself in the process of mood tracking this month? Is there anything you would like to improve or work on moving forward?

💡 Bonus: Feel free to also comment the color(s) that best represents your mood today as well. 🎖️

🟪 Purple: Happy, excited, grateful
🟩 Green: Open-minded, creative, reflective
🟦 Blue: Calm, relaxed, confident
🤎 Brown: Tired, exhausted, drained
⚫ Black: Angry, annoyed, frustrated
🟡 Yellow: Depressed, stuck, melancholy
🟧 Orange: Stressed, overwhelmed
🟥 Red: Anxious, alert, concerned, worried
⬜ White: Not sure if I can put my mood into words.
🌈 Rainbow: Other (share in the comments!)

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A “truth” is an idea, belief, value, or perspective that remains steady no matter what you’re experiencing. Truths can take the form of mottos, mantras, reminders, affirmations, or personal rules that help ground us in what matters most — especially during challenging or uncomfortable moments.

One truth that grounds me is reminding myself of how far I’ve come. Phrases like “I can,” “I am enough,” and “I’m doing my best” bring me back to the present moment.

What about you? What’s a truth that helps ground you?

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I have a challenging relationship with productivity, as I have for most of my life. Although I’m more aware now and gentler and more compassionate with my expectations, it still feels like an uphill battle to truly understand that my worth isn’t tied to how much I produce. Cognitively, I know this—but my nervous system still relies on doing to feel adequate.

I often feel the need to show or prove to others that I’m worthy of time, attention, and affection. When I’m not doing well, I find myself unconsciously doing even more than usual, trying to bridge the disconnect I sometimes feel.

Can anyone relate? What’s your relationship with productivity? How does it impact you and your expectations of yourself?

📒 I’d love to hear your insights and experiences.

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Hi friends! ⭐

Let’s continue this reflection series by exploring how creativity shows up in our lives.

Growing up, I loved to write, but it was mostly something I did for school rather than as a hobby. Reading and writing were always my favorite subjects. Even though I was often criticized for not knowing “proper” grammar, I still found joy in expressing myself through words. I also majored in vocal performance in middle and high school and joined a choir in college. Creativity was always orbiting me in some shape or form.

It wasn’t until college and beyond that I began actively using art, writing, personal storytelling, and public speaking as grounding tools—to improve my mood, reflect on my symptoms, and build community.

What are some ways you use creativity in your health journey? How does creativity support you or your symptoms? What creative practices help you cope or care for yourself?

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Wellness Chats is a place for anyone who needs to connect.
Share how you’re handling life these days – your wellness, your mood…the good, the not-so-good, and the in-between.

People with mental illness, their family members, and anyone else who wants to give and get emotional support is welcome to attend.

If you'd like more information or would like to join, you can find the link here. Virtual groups are every Friday, 1 to 2 PM Eastern Standard Time. Closed captioning is available: naminycmetro.org/programs/wellness-chats

If you have any questions, feel free to comment below!

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I’ve been reflecting a lot on what I need from myself at this point in my life, and on the emotions, symptoms, and overall challenges that have been taking center stage in my mind and day-to-day experience. In a post I shared last week about shame (you can find it here: No Shame ), I talked about how shame has impacted my sense of hope. I’m also noticing how it has shaped my avoidant tendencies, isolation, and depression.

I want to put myself out there more—but in ways that feel safe. I want to better understand what safety feels like and learn how to create that sense of safety within myself, so the outside world doesn’t feel quite as scary.

What’s an emotion or symptom you want to cope with better? What are some steps you can take to begin that process?

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Can you believe it, Mighties!? January is almost checked off our 2026 calendars already. It’s about that time for us to check in and reflect on our mood tracking experience this month. 🙂

What were some trends or patterns you saw come up? Have you learned anything new, reassuring, or interesting about yourself in the process of mood tracking this month? Is there anything you would like to improve or work on moving forward?

💡 Bonus: Feel free to also comment the color(s) that best represents your mood today as well. 🎖️

🟩 Green: Open-minded, creative, reflective
💜 Purple: Happy, excited, grateful
💙 Blue: Calm, relaxed, confident
❤️ Red: Anxious, alert, concerned, worried
🖤 Black: Angry, annoyed, frustrated
🤎 Brown: Tired, exhausted, drained
🧡 Orange: Stressed, overwhelmed
💛 Yellow: Depressed, stuck, melancholy
⚪️ White: Not sure if I can put my mood into words.
🌈 Rainbow: Other (share in the comments!)

#MightyMoodTracking #CheckInWithMe #Selfcare #MentalHealth #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #Disability #Autism #Fibromyalgia #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Depression #Anxiety #BipolarDisorder #PTSD #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #Migraine #MultipleSclerosis
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Can you believe it, Mighties?! We’ve already gotten through the first month of the new year—time is really flying.

Let’s end this week’s self-care reflection theme with something memorable that’s happened for each of us so far in January.

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks had a really rough start to the year, but she’s proud of herself for staying true to her recovery and continuing to share her creativity, story, and vulnerability here on The Mighty and in other community spaces. 🕊️

What about you?

#52SmallThings #CheckInWithMe #Selfcare #MentalHealth #Disability #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #RareDisease #Anxiety #Depression
#Autism #Parenting #PTSD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #Fibromyalgia #Lupus #MultipleSclerosis #Migraine #Spoonie #CheerMeOn